Disadvantaged areas less likely to have high-quality Medicare Advantage plans, study finds

Healthcare DIVE July 31, 2024
Rebecca Pifer

The research is the latest highlighting the importance of location in healthcare access.

Dive Brief:

• The quality of Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors is highly dependent on where those seniors live, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
• Medicare enrollees living in more disadvantaged communities are less likely to have a top-rated MA plan in their area than enrollees in more advantaged communities, which are often wealthier and majority-White, the research found.
• The research — the latest reiterating the importance of location in accessing and paying for quality healthcare — raises red flags that the discrepancy could exacerbate existing disparities in care.

Dive Insight:

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